The Cub Scout uniform is an important part of Scouting. It helps develop unity because they are all wearing the same thing. It also identifies the boy as a Cub Scout. Finally, it lets each boy display his accomplishments and achievements. We encourage all boys to wear their uniform to all Cub Scout functions including Den Meetings, Pack Meetings, and other special activities.
As a parent, your main contribution to the uniform will be the shirt. Patches, awards, and other uniform component will be provided by the pack. There are other optional parts to the uniform, but do not feel obligated to purchase these items. Please help your Scout keep his uniform clean and in good repair, as well as keep track of the neckerchief, slide, and any other uniform components he may have.
The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. There are many reasons for this. One reason stands out above all the rest. We wear the uniform because it is a means of identifying ourselves openly with the principles to which we are committed-character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.
The fact that youth and adult members of Scouting wear a uniform doesn't mean that we're all alike. We come from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. We have our own religious beliefs and political views. We are each individuals with our own family traditions and loyalties. So the uniform is not intended to hide our individuality. But it is a way we give each other strength and support. It is a bond that ties us together in spite of our differences. It is a way of making visible our commitment to a belief in God, loyalty to country, and to helping other people.
The Scouting movement is built on positive values. As we wear the uniform, we are openly identifying ourselves with those values where everyone can see us. We stand together, not alone, in encouraging others to live by those same principles. Boys and adults alike should take pride in belonging to such a movement and wear the uniform as it is intended.
Right Sleeve. Wear U.S. flag, den numeral, and Centennial Quality Unit Award (if earned) as shown. Webelos Scouts may wear den emblem instead of den numeral. Only the most recently earned Centennial Quality Unit Award may be worn. If the pack elects, Webelos Scouts may wear the Webelos colors. Wear the Webelos colors immediately below and touching the U.S. flag if no den numeral is worn. If den numeral is worn, wear colors below and touching numeral. Wear activity badges on the colors if this option is elected.
Left Sleeve. Wear council shoulder patch and pack numeral as shown. The veteran unit insignia bar (25, 50, 55, or 60 years) if worn, is centered and touching the council shoulder patch (above) and unit numeral (below). Denner cord or assistant denner cord is worn over left shoulder.
Left Pocket. Cub Scouts wear badges of rank as shown: Bobcat, Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear. Gold Arrow Points are worn beneath the pocket and below the badge for which they were earned. Silver Arrow Points are worn below the Gold Arrow Points in double rows. Webelos Scouts have the option of wearing the oval-shaped Webelos badge by itself on the tan shirt only; or the diamond-shaped Webelos patch along with other rank badges on either the tan or blue shirt; or if the Tiger Cub patch was earned, the Webelos diamond-shaped patch may be worn on either the tan or blue shirt by itself and centered on the left pocket. The Arrow of Light Award is worn centered below the pocket of the tan shirt or on the pocket flap of the blue or tan shirt. Wear medals just above the pocket seam, and service stars centered just above medals or knots, or 3/8 inch above seam if no medals are worn. Gold background disks are worn with service stars for Cub Scouting service, including Tiger Cub service. Not more than five medals may be worn. Wearing sequence for medals or knots is at the wearer’s discretion. The only knots worn by Cub Scouts are the religious emblem knot and a lifesaving or meritorious award knot. The World Crest is worn centered between the left shoulder seam and the top of the left pocket.
Right Pocket. Temporary insignia are not necessary in uniform inspection, but if worn, must be centered on the pocket. Progress Toward Ranks (with thong and beads) for Tiger Cubs or Cub Scouts or Compass Points emblem for Webelos Scouts is fastened to button under flap of right pocket and flap rebuttoned. The National Summertime Award is pinned centered on the right pocket flap. The Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award is worn on the right pocket flap. Each successive time the award is earned, awolf track pin may be added to the flap.
